We join you in lifting up this dear person before the Lord and we thank God for your selfless and loving heart in interceding for her so faithfully. It is a beautiful reflection of Christ's love to pray not for yourself but for the happiness and well being of another, and we stand with you in asking for God's perfect will to be done in her life.
We pray for her in this difficult phase that the Lord would grant her the stability, peace and true happiness that can only come from Him. We are reminded of His promise in Philippians 4:6-7 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. And also in 1 Peter 5:7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. We ask that He would calm her heart, steady her steps, and surround her with His comforting presence.
We also join you in praying for these two individuals you have lifted up, whose names are known to God even though they were redacted for privacy. We pray as you did, that if it is truly according to God's will and good for both of them, He would bring them together in holy marriage, remove every obstacle that is not of Him, and give them strength and clarity to choose each other with love and understanding. We strongly affirm with you the sanctity of marriage as God ordained it, a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman, and we pray for a godly marriage that honors Him. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate, Matthew 19:6. We pray that if these two are to be husband and wife, their courtship would be pure and centered on Christ, looking toward marriage with another believer, and that they would honor God in their relationship. If they are not yet walking in purity, we pray they would flee from fornication and pursue holiness, for God calls us to honor Him with our bodies and to keep the marriage bed undefiled.
We pray for their families, that any misunderstandings and difficulties would be resolved and that there would be grace and acceptance if this union is of the Lord. We pray for wisdom for them both, as James 1:5 says But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. We ask God to guide them with clarity, and to help them trust in Him with all their heart and not lean on their own understanding, and in all their ways acknowledge Him so He will direct their paths, Proverbs 3:5-6. We take comfort that even when we do not know what is best, God does, for we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose, Romans 8:28, and For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future, Jeremiah 29:11.
We also want to gently encourage you about something we noticed, that your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We share this in love because it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only by His name that we are saved. Jesus said in John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 reminds us There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. It is because of His death and resurrection that our prayers are heard. If you have not already, we encourage you and this dear person to put your trust in Jesus Christ, confess Him as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, for that is the promise of Romans 10:9.
So we pray together now. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before Your throne of grace. We lift up this dear daughter to You. You see her struggle, You know her tears, and You know the desires of her heart. Grant her Your peace that surpasses all understanding, establish her steps, and fill her with hope and joy in You. We ask for Your will to be done concerning this relationship and the desire for marriage. If it is Your perfect plan for these two to become one in marriage, we pray You would open every door that should be opened, close every door that should be closed, dissolve every misunderstanding, soften the hearts of both families, and lead them with love, patience and godly wisdom. If it is not Your will, we pray You would make that clear with equal love and give her the grace to accept Your better plan and to find her happiness and fulfillment fully in You. Let all that is done bring glory to Your name. We pray for purity, faithfulness, and a Christ centered foundation for any marriage that comes from this. Guide them both to seek You first. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to intercede with such selfless love and to trust the Lord's timing and goodness. He delights to give wisdom to those who ask and He will guide everything according to what is best for her as you have prayed. May you both be encouraged as you wait on Him.